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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,055.71, 69,052.93 and 17,978.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,055.71, 69,052.93 and 17,978.36 is: 26,955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,055.71 : 69,052.93 = 17,978.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,055.71/69,052.93 = 17,978.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,055.71x = 69,052.93 × 17,978.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,055.71x = 1,241,458,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,458,094.95/46,055.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,955.57

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